46Glanbia plc Annual Report 2011Directors' Report: GovernanceBoard of Directors and Senior Managementwww.glanbia.comDirectors nominated by Glanbia Co-operative Society LimitedGlanbia plc was formed in 1997 as a result of the merger of Avonmore Foods plc and Waterford Foods plc. As part of the merger, Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited retains a majority shareholding in Glanbia plc and nominates from its Board of Directors, which is elected on a three-year basis, 14 Non-Executive Directors for appointment to the Board of Glanbia plc. All of the Directors nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited are full time farmers who have significant expertise of the dairy and agricultural industry. 1 Completed the UCC Diploma in Corporate Direction.2 Completed the UCD Diploma in Corporate Governance.William Carroll (aged 46), was appointed to the Board on 26 May 2011 and has served less than one full year on the Board.David Farrell (aged 62), was appointed to the Board on 26 May 2011 and has served less than one full year on the Board.James Gannon (aged 61), was appointed to the Board on 27 May 2009 and has served two full years on the Board.Patrick Gleeson2 (aged 50), was appointed to the Board on 24 May 2006 and has served five full years on the Board. He is also a member of the Audit Committee since 26 July 2011.Brendan Hayes1 (aged 51), was appointed to the Board on 29 June 2010 and has served one full year on the Board. Eamon Power (aged 57), was re-appointed to the Board on 26 May 2011 and has served less than one full year on the Board in the current term. He previously served nine years on the Board. Matthew Merrick2 (aged 60), was appointed to the Board on 9 June 2005 and has served six full years on the Board. He is also a member of the Audit Committee since 26 July 2011.John Murphy1 (aged 49), was appointed to the Board on 29 June 2010 and has served one full year on the Board. Patrick Murphy (aged 53), was appointed to the Board on 26 May 2011 and has served less than one full year on the Board.Michael Keane (aged 59), was re-appointed to the Board on 29 June 2010 and has served one full year on the Board in the current term. He previously served two full years on the Board.Robert Prendergast1 (aged 50), was appointed to the Board on 28 May 2008 and has served three full years on the Board.

Glanbia plc Annual Report 201147Directors' Report: GovernanceBoard of Directors and Senior Managementwww.glanbia.comBrian PhelanGroup Human Resources/ Operations Development Director Brian Phelan (aged 45), is Group Human Resources /Operations Development Director. Brian was appointed to his Human Resources role in 2004 and his role was expanded in May 2007 to include Operations Development and in July 2009 to include the Group Purchasing and Group Business Service areas. Prior to this he was CFO of the Consumer Foods Division. He has also worked in Glanbia Ingredients in Ireland and the USA. Prior to joining the Group in 1993 he worked with KPMG. He graduated from UCC with a B.Comm. in 1989 and he is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland. Siobhán TalbotGroup Finance Director Siobhán Talbot (aged 48), was appointed to the Board on 1 July 2009 and has served two full years on the Board. Siobhán was appointed Deputy Group Finance Director in June 2005 and held the position of Group Finance Director Designate from March 2009. She was formerly Group Secretary and also held a number of senior finance positions since she joined the Group in 1992. Prior to joining the Group, she worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Dublin and Sydney, Australia. Siobhán graduated from UCD with a B.Comm. in 1984 and obtained a postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting in 1985. She is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.Michael HoranGroup Secretary Michael Horan (aged 47), was appointed Group Secretary on 9 June 2005, having previously held the position of Group Financial Controller since June 2002. He joined the Glanbia Group in 1998 as Financial Controller of the Fresh Pork business in Ireland. Michael previously worked with Almarai Company Limited in Saudi Arabia and BDO Simpson Xavier. He graduated from National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) with a B.Comm. in 1985. He is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.John MoloneyGroup Managing Director John Moloney (aged 57), is Group Managing Director since 2001, having been appointed to the Board on 11 September 1997. He has served 14 full years on the Board. He joined the Group in 1987 and has held a number of senior management positions including Chief Executive of Food Ingredients and Agribusiness. He was appointed Deputy Group Managing Director in 2000 and subsequently assumed the responsibilities of Group Managing Director in 2001. Prior to joining the Group, he worked with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and in the meat industry in Ireland. John is a director of The Irish Dairy Board Co-operative Limited, DCC plc and a Council Member of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation. He graduated from UCD with a B. Ag.Sc. in 1978 and was awarded an MBA in 1988 from NUIG. During 2011, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from UCD.Kevin TolandCEO and President of Glanbia USA & Global NutritionalsKevin Toland (aged 46), was appointed to the Board on 10 January 2003 and has served nine full years on the Board. He is CEO and President of Glanbia USA & Global Nutritionals, having previously held the positions of Group Development Director and Chief Executive of the Consumer Foods Division. Prior to joining the Group in 1999, he held a number of senior management positions with Coca-Cola Bottlers in Russia and with Grand Metropolitan plc in Ireland and Central Europe. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants in Ireland.Group Operating Executive Pictured left to right: Brian Phelan, Siobhán Talbot, Michael Horan, John Moloney and Kevin Toland